Versatility, Technicality, Quality – ‘Luka Modric's Heir' Could Bump Mkhitaryan From Inter Milan Starting XI
'Luka Modric heir' Petar Sucic will be looking to fight Henrikh Mkhitaryan for a place in the Inter Milan starting eleven right away.
This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.
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Midfielder Petar Sucic jointed Inter Milan this month. The Croatian international will already have a chance to catch they eye at the Club World Cup this summer.
Inter had already wrapped up a deal for Sucic in February. However, he stayed at Dinamo Zagreb until the end of the season.
And as Tuttosport note, the rave reviews have rolled in for Sucic from his native Croatia.
The 21-year-old's performances both for Dinamo and for the national team have earned him comparisons to none other than legendary midfielder Luka Modric.
In particularly, Sucic's versatility has marked him out. The Croat is a physically strong player – but also not lacking in technical polish.
Petar Sucic Aims To Bump Mkhitaryan From Inter Milan Starting XI Right Away
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – OCTOBER 23: Petar Sucic of GNK Dinamo passes the ball whilst under pressure from Samson Baidoo of FC Salzburg during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and GNK Dinamo at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2024 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by)
As Tuttosport note, Petar Sucic is capable of playing just about every role in midfield.
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The Croat could very well play at the base of Inter's trio, as a backup for Hakan Calhanoulglu for example.
However, Sucic could also play in a box-to-box role in a midfield trio in the 3-5-2 shape Inter currently operate with.
Moreover, should new Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu switch to a 3-4-2-1 shape, Sucic could also fill any role in that midfield setup. He has the goals and assists in his boots to play as an attacking midfielder in the final third.
Therefore, reports Tuttosport, Sucic has put Henrikh Mkhitayran in particular on notice. The Armenian may finally find his place in the first-choice lineup under threat.
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